INSTRUCTION SUPPLEMENT FOR 7.

Install pull cable (see Figure 1) end into

1998-LATER YAMAHA the 8:00 position of the cable wheel
and the return cable into the 11:00
YZ/WR400/426/450F position. Secure cables into cable
bracket by replacing end piece and
Removing stock carburetor and cables phillips screw. See figure 2.

Figure 1.
1. Remove seat and gas tank. Make
sure fuel petcock is in “off”
position.
2. Remove throttle cables paying
close attention to routing, as the
new cables will need too be routed
the same.
3. Remove stock carburetor and stock Pull Cable
throttle cables.
4. Unplug TPS (throttle position
sensor) and tape end off coming Figure 2.
from bike.
5. Remove hot start button and hose
(for externally mounted hot starts
only).
6. Stuff a dry, clean rag into the
intake manifold to keep debris from
entering engine.

NOTE: It may be easier to remove sub-

frame prior to installation.

SPECIAL NOTE: The Edelbrock

Installing the Edelbrock Carburetor and
Carburetor was designed to be used
Throttle Cables
without TPS (throttle position sensor).
We recommend the plug be taped off to
1. Install the provided throttle cables into keep debris and water from entering.
OEM throttle housing and place back With the TPS disconnected there is no
onto clean handle bar. damage that can occur to ignition
2. Remove the rubber carburetor system.
alignment tabs from the manifold using
a razor blade or sharp cutters. This 8. Place provided vinyl cap over brass
should be done with the rag left in the barb on cylinder and secure with small
manifold. Be very careful not to tie-wrap. See figure 3.
damage the manifold or your hands
while doing this!! Figure 3.
3. Remove the hex pipe plug from the
carb cap using a 11mm or 7/16 wrench.
Do not discard plug, as it will be
needed later. Install the metering
adjustment tool included in the
hardware kit. Do not over-tighten as
damage may occur to cap.
4. Install provided fuel line onto fuel inlet
banjo and secure with pinch clamp.
5. Place Edelbrock carburetor into
manifold. Do not tighten clamp yet.
6. Remove the cable bracket end from
cable bracket using #2 phillips. 9. Insert aluminum plug into airboot where
hot start button was located. See
figure 4. Secure with oem pinch clamp.

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 17. Once pump is primed, get motor to TDC
Figure 4. and kick through without opening
throttle. If Motor will not fire with a few
kicks, open idle cable ½ turn and
repeat starting process.

NOTE: If flooding occurs, slowly

open throttle to wide open and
hold. With throttle still open, hold
decompression lever and kick
motor through 5-10 times.
Release throttle and
decompression lever and
proceed with normal starting
SPECIAL NOTE: Because the Edelbrock procedure.
is less prone to flooding, we have found
the hot start button to be unnecessary. If
so desired to use one, we recommend For any questions regarding
using the TerryCable hot start kit tuning or installation of Edelbrock
#HSS0001 for 01’-later models where the products, please call our toll free
hot start is built into the stock carb. tech line M-F 8:00am-12: 30pm,
There is a fitting on the Edelbrock carbs 1:30pm-5:00pm PST.
for this too be hooked up. For models 877-888-7504 ext.2.
equipped with the external hot start
button the stock components may also
be used with a longer piece of hose. Edelbrock #3148
YZ400/426F Carburetor
10. Align carburetor as close to vertical as Specifications
possible and tighten manifold clamp.
11. Adjust pull cable until wide-open
throttle is achieved. Adjust return cable Bore Size: 40mm
to take up the slack. Note: When
throttle cables are adjusted properly, Needle: K-7 @ 12 clicks
there should be approx. 1/8” of free
play in the throttle. Accelerator Pump Bypass: 1 ½
12. After throttle cables have been turns out.
adjusted the handle bars should be
rotated from full right stop to full left Alternate Needles: 6-K, 8-K
stop while opening and closing throttle
to ensure smooth operation. Also Replacement Throttle Cables:
check to make sure the cables do not #9337
catch or bind on anything, i.e., hand
guards, stabilizers.
13. Secure clamp around air boot onto
back of carburetor.
14. Install remote idle cable into threaded
tab on top of carburetor. Refer to main
instruction for remote idle cable
installation and adjustment.
15. Install fuel tank and connect fuel line to
petcock and secure with remaining
pinch clamp. Turn fuel on and check
for leaks.
16. Open throttle 3-5 times to prime
accelerator pump. Do not open
throttle any more than 5 times as this
may flood engine!!

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